The game of power begins with the police officers at the local police station.

After seeing Liang Ting off, Wang Jianming finally felt relieved; he had secured his position as director.

He pondered at home where he should invite Chen Shi to show his sincerity.

At home, those who come to my home are all trusted confidants.

He invited Chen Shi to his home, showing great sincerity.

Wang Jianming quickly tidied up his house, scrubbing the floor until it shone. He then called Chen Shi to tell him that he would come to his house that evening to report on his work.

She was bundled up tightly, with only her eyes showing, and ran to the market to buy groceries. Her cheeks were still swollen, which she couldn't let anyone see.

He's a great cook, but once he became a leader, he stopped cooking at home.

I'm very familiar with the process. I prepare the ingredients, go into the kitchen, cook the dish, and then just put it in the microwave to heat it up.

Invite Chen Shi over, and then have him sit and wait for you to cook. That would be disrespectful to your superior.

Wang Jianming was very thoughtful. He checked the time and realized it was almost time to leave work, so he went out to Chen Shi's office to personally invite him.

Since we're going to cling to Chen Shi's coattails, we need to be humble enough. What's the point of saving face? A true man knows when to yield and when to stand firm.

Arriving at the door of Chen Shi's office, I gently knocked.

"Come in"

Wang Jianming pushed open the door and went in. He was wrapped up tightly, and Chen Shi didn't recognize him at first glance.

Wang Jianming quickly said, "Director Chen, it's almost time to get off work. I've come to pick you up and take you home so I can report on my work."

Chen Shi recognized the voice as Wang Jianming and smiled, saying, "Please sit down. Director Wang, you're too kind. I can go by myself. It's too kind of you to come and fetch me."

"It is my honor to receive Director Chen."

Wang Jianming sat down, Chen Shi checked the time, it was time, and turned off the computer.

Let's go.

Wang Jianming stood up, opened the door, and followed Chen Shi out.

The police officers from the station were leaving get off work one after another. When they saw Chen Shi, they all greeted him, but many of them did not recognize Wang Jianming.

Upon arriving at Wang Jianming's house, Wang Jianming jogged forward, opened the door, and invited Chen Shi inside.

As soon as Chen Shi sat down, Wang Jianming quickly poured tea and placed it in front of him.

"Director Chen, please wait a moment while I go to the kitchen and bring out the dishes."

Put the food in the microwave to heat it up, then take it out.

The table was laden with dishes.

Wang Jianming took off his mask and hat, revealing his swollen cheeks. He approached Chen Shi with a beaming smile and said, "Director Chen, please proceed to the dining room."

Chen Shi stood up and went to the dining table. Wang Jianming jogged over, pulled out the chair for the head of the table, wiped it with his sleeve, and respectfully invited Chen Shi to sit down.

He took out his treasured wine, filled Chen Shi's glass, and stood beside him.

"Director Chen, this first toast is to you, to thank you for giving me this opportunity to report to you."

Chen Shi did not offer the wine, but looked at Wang Jianming.

"Eat something before you drink. Drinking on an empty stomach is bad for your stomach."

"What Chen said is true. I didn't think it through. Please try my cooking and give me your guidance."

The leader may not drink, but he himself must. Wang Jianming drank it all in one gulp before sitting down to have dinner with Chen Shi.

Chen Shi ate a piece of braised pork ribs, which tasted good, and then ate a piece of steamed carp. His cooking skills were comparable to those of Xu Linlin's husband.

"Good cooking skills"

Wang Jianming beamed with joy upon receiving Chen Shi's praise.

"Thank you for the compliment, Director Chen."

Chen Shi was hungry and didn't have time to pay attention to Wang Jianming, so he just kept eating rice.

Wang Jianming was on edge and couldn't relax; nothing tasted good to him.

After Chen Shi finished eating, Wang Jianming quickly raised his glass and said with a smile, "Director Chen, I'd like to toast you. Please give me this opportunity to report to you."

Chen Shi gave a half-smile: "Director Wang, you are my superior, how can you report to me?"

"Commander Chen, how dare I be your superior now? From today onwards, I am your soldier. I will follow your orders without hesitation."

"Yeah?"

Wang Jianming knew that Chen Shi was not someone to be fooled; he was shrewd and wouldn't accept him unless he presented something substantial.

"Director Chen, I have something to report to you. Director Lei, no, Lei Heng, asked me to monitor your surveillance budget. He wants to find something to use against you by monitoring the budget."

Lei Heng's grievances against you actually stem from his dissatisfaction with Director Zhang. Director Zhang values ​​you, so Lei Heng wants to use you as a target to cause trouble for Director Zhang.

Chen Shi had known for a long time that Wang Jianming was Lei Heng's man, but he never expected that Lei Heng would have Wang Jianming monitor him. Fortunately, Wang Jianming did not try to use the surveillance funds, otherwise, he would have given Lei Heng a handle to attack him.

Pretending to suddenly realize something, he asked, "Are you one of Lei Heng's men?"

"I used to be, but from today onwards, I am yours."

"Lei Heng has treated you well; he's the one who arranged for you to become the director."

"He has already repaid me double for his support, and I owe him nothing now."

Chen Shi seemed dissatisfied with Wang Jianming's answer. He didn't pick up his wine glass, but just looked at Wang Jianming, lost in thought.

Wang Jianming quickly explained, "Lei Heng promoted me because I fawned over him like a dog. He never genuinely treated me as a subordinate and always bossed me around."

I've put up with him for long enough. Now that I've met a good leader like Director Chen, I want to follow you and serve you faithfully.

Chen Shi was considering how to use Wang Jianming as a card; he wasn't going to believe Wang Jianming's nonsense.

He had dirt on him, and Lei Heng hadn't given him a position of importance for a long time. Even without this incident, once he became the leader of the Public Security Bureau, Lei Heng would still come to him for help.

Chen Shi picked up his wine glass, and Wang Jianming lowered it and lightly touched it. Chen Shi took a small sip, while Wang Jianming drank it all in one gulp.

Chen Shi put down his wine glass: "Director Wang, I'm just a section chief, while you're a deputy section chief. What's the meaning of you coming to rely on me?"

"Director Chen, you are so young, your future career is limitless. You have just made a great contribution. The deputy section chief position is just a starting point for you, but for me, it is the end."

"Now I still have the opportunity to report to you, but in the future, let alone report to you, I won't even have the chance to sit at the same table and toast you."

Wang Jianming became increasingly emotional as he spoke, and tears streamed down his face.

Chen Shi approved of Wang Jianming's show of loyalty. He had no choice but to rely on himself. Lei Heng would not give him an important position; if he wanted to, he would have done so long ago.

"Wang Suo, don't do this. What kind of man is this, crying and sobbing like this?"

Wang Jianming quickly wiped away his tears and said with a forced smile, "I got emotional and couldn't control myself. As long as Director Chen is willing, I will follow him to the death."

Chen Shi laughed. Don't be fooled by how important these leaders are outside; when it comes to their own future, they're capable of anything, no matter how shameless.

The difference between ordinary people and successful people is that they can't let go of their pride. The more ordinary a person is, the less they can let go of their pride.

Face is worthless to successful people; they will do anything as long as there is profit to be made.

There's nothing they can't do, only things you can't imagine.

Chen Shi raised his glass: "Commander Wang, I'd like to toast you."

Wang Jianming looked flattered and quickly picked up his wine glass, feeling that Chen Shi was accepting him.

With a beaming smile, he said, "Director Chen, I respect you. I'll see how I perform from now on."

The two drank it all in one gulp.